Zero to Well-Read, published by Book Riot, is hosted by Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. The show explains widely discussed books, from classics to modern prize winners, covering plot, reading experience and key takeaways. It has 63 episodes released weekly, typically 80 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
A weekly book guide with over a thousand Apple ratings and a 4.7 average
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,007 ratings with a 4.7 average across 64 episodes.
- Weekly full-length episodes of roughly 80 to 90 minutes give sponsors a long, attentive listen.
- Audience of book readers suits publishers, bookstores, reading apps and literary merchandise.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, co-hosted discussion, listener mailbag, guest interview
- Tone
- informative, friendly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 75 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Riot New Media Group
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the owner is Riot New Media Group, Inc., the publisher of the show.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover canonical literature such as Gone Girl, The Road and The Vegetarian; no explicit flag is set in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bookriot.com/listen/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1834477502 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML5239917426 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 20 min |
| Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 24 min |
| Vote for Zero to Well-Read: Signal Awards 2026 | 2026-09-30 | 1 min |
| East of Eden by John Steinbeck | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 53 min |
| The Road by Cormac McCarthy | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 41 min |
| 17 Books to Better Understand America, with Sharon McMahon | 2026-09-15 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Part book club, part English class, Zero to Well-Read is a fun and informative guide to the books people talk about like everyone has read them. Each week, hosts Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky take on a new title—from classics you should have read in high school to prize winners, cult favorites to modern hits—and tell you everything you need to know: the plot, what it feels like to read, why it…
About Zero to Well-Read
Zero to Well-Read is a book podcast published by Book Riot and hosted by Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky, according to the show feed and the Book Riot listen page. Each week the hosts take on one widely discussed title, from classics to prize winners and modern hits, and walk through the plot, the reading experience, why the book matters and its key takeaways. The show has released 63 episodes on a weekly cadence since September 2025, with full episodes typically running 75 to 90 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 1,007 ratings and a 4.7 average. The listener profile is an estimate, not measured data: readers who follow Book Riot and literary discussion, mostly in the United States, with a slight skew toward women. The feed shows no visible sponsors, and the only named owner is Riot New Media Group, Inc.
Based on ratings, the estimated audience is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which would price a host-read mid-roll at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits book publishers, reading apps and literary brands looking for an engaged, text-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Zero to Well-Read can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Zero to Well-Read
How much does Zero to Well-Read charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The rate is an estimate derived from Apple Podcasts ratings, not a published rate card.
What is Zero to Well-Read about?
Zero to Well-Read is a weekly book podcast from Book Riot, hosted by Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. Each episode covers one widely discussed book, including its plot, why it matters and its key takeaways.
How do I contact Zero to Well-Read about sponsoring an episode?
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